{"id":107,"date":"2018-10-24T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T20:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/?p=107"},"modified":"2023-02-23T17:04:15","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T17:04:15","slug":"water-damage-clean-up-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/?p=107","title":{"rendered":"Water Damage Clean Up in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Water damage to a property can be a costly situation and one that needs to be dealt with immediately.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Once it has been determined that there is water damage, it is imperative that you contact a licensed water damage clean up team immediately.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There are several reasons why the water damage needs to be taken care of by professionals.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Water is a tricky substance and once there is a leak or even a flood it is sometimes overlooked where the water actually resides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Areas that need to be inspected after a flood or even a small leak include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Walls<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Floors<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Pipes<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Basement<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Attic<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Exterior of Property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Checking for water damage in walls and ceilings is by far the easiest place to actually see past water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Spotting any discolored walls is a sign that there might have been water damage in that specific area and should be further investigated for possible water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Water damage on a wall or ceiling can also cause the drywall to swell or even soften to the touch.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Other signs of water damage on a wall can be cracks where the water has swollen and then dried showing that there was previous water damage clean up in that area.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-109 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ceiling-water-damage-300x150.jpeg\" alt=\"ceiling-water-damage-las-vegas\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ceiling-water-damage-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ceiling-water-damage.jpeg 318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Floors can be a bit tricky when trying to see if there has been water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Water can actually seep down into the sub flooring where it may be difficult to see.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Most often when there is water damage to a floor, the floor will buckle or even warp.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>You can look for discoloration and even water rings where the water may have stained the flooring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>On a carpet flooring area, you can even smell mold as the carpet holds odor much more than wood or tile flooring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>One trick that I discovered was to actually take off your shoes and socks and walk barefoot on the floor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>When you do that, you will be able to feel if there are uneven areas that actually go up and down.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This is a definite sign that there is water damage to a floor.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-108\" src=\"https:\/\/atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water-damage-las-vegas.jpeg\" alt=\"water-damage-clean-up-las-vegas\" width=\"340\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water-damage-las-vegas.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/www.atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/water-damage-las-vegas-272x182.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the more difficult items to check to determine if there is water damage clean up required is all the piping.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This is necessary under kitchen sinks, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>One of the most common water damage area is under a kitchen sink.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is often that a garbage disposal is in need of repair and not known that it is leaking a large amount of water.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bathrooms that are not often used can be a huge cause of water damage and require specific water damage clean up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pipes under sinks and even small cracks in the reservoir of the toilet can lead to major water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pipe connections are important to inspect as you can see if there is any corrosion possibly caused by water leaking.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Missing grout or even mold spots will definitely indicate that there has been water damage to an area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The water heater may have water spots on the floor around it or even rust on the tank if there has been an issue with that appliance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Basements are not a common room here in most modern housing and especially not here in Las Vegas.\u00a0 Older homes that have a basement are an important area to inspect for water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The best way to check for damage in a basement is by the odor in the room.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If water is sitting for a longer period of time, it will seep into walls and baseboards and leave a definite mold type of smell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When checking the attic, you need to pay close attention to where the roof meets the walls and where planes in the roof come together.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Any areas where the flashing meets the walls, around chimneys or vents can show water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Look for discoloration or even buckles in the flashing where it was wet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Some properties that are exposed to extreme winter weather elements can develop ice dams on their roof.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This can cause water to leak into the attic area once the ice starts to melt in warmer weather.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And finally, check the exterior of a home for signs of major water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Puddles on patios and concrete that is discolored or even chipping are major signs of water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Some properties have even had under ground pipes that have been leaking for long periods of time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>One of the ways to discover that is to look at an exterior brick wall or fence that has moisture on it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Curled shingles or damaged flashing on the roof can be another sign of water damage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Also, check to see that the property is positioned on the highest part of the land with all of the ground sloping away from it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Any areas where the ground is sloping towards the property will cause water issues.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-110 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/atlanta-ga-carpet-cleaning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/exterior-water-damage.jpeg\" alt=\"exterior-water-damage-las-vegas\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Water damage is a serious problem and only the professional water damage clean up crews should be called in this circumstance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water damage to a property can be a costly situation and one that needs to be dealt with immediately.\u00a0 Once it has been determined that there is water damage, it is imperative that you contact a licensed water damage clean &hellip; <a 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